Chapter 16: Things to discuss
"I see. Princess Yuki’s savior, eh? I must apologize for the horrendous welcome. The Shinigamis only managed to detect your presence because there were not enough S Class power signatures within the Royal Palace to hide you.
But with my return and the other Captains enroute, please be very assured that they would no longer be able to detect your... Time Anomaly. And even if they did and sent more Shinigamis to come and take you away...
Heh heh heh. Let’s just hope that they do that. Heh heh heh." Captain Colossaria laughed a high pitched laugh that was extremely disconcerting to hear.
"Squad 13 is our Research and Development Squad. Captain Colossaria has done numerous experiments on monsters which have benefited not just Japan, but the entire world. Half of the knowledge humanity currently has on monsters was contributed by her." Princess Yuki said with a tinge of pride, her voice still heavy but carrying the subtle rhythm of admiration.
"My beloved princess, you praise me too much. Heh heh heh. But on the topic of Research and Development..." Captain Colossaria looked at Akira with a hungry expression, her gaze tightening like a predator’s. It was so intense it felt like a cold hand had gripped his neck, causing Akira to flinch instinctively.
"Yelp!" Akira squeaked and smoothly stepped behind Princess Yuki for protection.
"Hee hee." Princess Yuki managed a little smile. "Captain Colossaria was just kidding. You’re my honored savior. No harm will fall unto you, especially not from the members of the Royal Palace."
"I am glad to hear that." Akira smiled awkwardly at Captain Colossaria, who laughed out loud at his words.
"You’re such a cute little boy. Don’t you dare steal Princess Yuki’s heart away with that boyish charm of yours, you hear me? If you do, I would love to dissect you and see just what your balls are made of that made you so brave. Heh heh heh! Just kidding. Or am I? Heh heh heh heh!" Captain Colossaria laughed evilly, her voice rising into the kind of pitch that made skin crawl and air feel oddly heavier.